An Alternative to Hospitalization Program: The Contributions of a Rehabilitation Approach.

Greco, Michael A.; Stein, Leonard I.

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Publication Date: 1980-Sep

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An Alternative to Hospitalization Program: The Contributions of a Rehabilitation Approach.

Greco, Michael A.; Stein, Leonard I.

Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, v24 n1 p85-93 Sep 1980

A community-based program was designed to serve as an alternative to traditional short-term hospital treatment and after-care services for the psychiatrically disabled client. Comparisons revealed significant differences in favor of this approach. A rehabilitation counselor worked half-time and was an invaluable member. (Author)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Community Health Services, Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Delivery Systems, Mental Disorders, Mental Health Programs, Patients, Program Descriptions, Psychiatric Services, Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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